Forest School

All children at Kenton Primary will have the opportunity to take their learning outdoors this year, using a unique woodland setting on the Powderham Estate.

Every Monday, classes will gather at the site off Slittercombe Lane for sessions which link to the school curriculum and are delivered using the forest school ethos.

At Forest School, children learn through play and exploration; children learn about the natural environment, how to handle risks and to use their own initiative to solve problems and co-operate with others. The Forest School Association says:

"Forest School is an inspirational process that offers ALL learners regular opportunities to achieve and develop confidence and self-esteem through hands-on learning experiences in a woodland or natural environment with trees."

Chestnut Class (year 5 & 6) are the first to take part and outdoor learning links nicely to their current topic about Prehistoric Britain. Children have already enjoyed foraging for blackberries to make ‘Stone Age Squash’ over the fire and are beginning to create their own primitive woodland shelters. The coming weeks will see lessons in fire lighting, cooking, ‘cave painting’ with natural pigments and much more!

Event Date: 20 September 2017 to 1 September 2018

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Powderham Castle enjoys a unique, picturesque setting within an ancient deer park beside the Exe estuary, just south of Exeter. Over 600 years of history can be discovered within the walls of one of Devon's oldest family homes. Powderham came to the Courtenay family in the dowry of Edward I’s granddaughter, and her son, Sir Philip Courtenay, began building the Castle in 1391. It has remained in the family to this day, and recently became home to the new Earl & Countess of Devon, the 28th generation to move in. The magical setting and convenient location makes Powderham the perfect venue for your special event, be it a wedding or business function. For locals and visitors to Devon it is a 'must see' and with its many attractions - a wonderful family day out!